Around the Web
June 2007 • Behind the Masks
New site design, new links: as summer begins, what better time to
ramble through the rich tradition of the masked avenger?
The Deep Woods: the Phantom's
Home on the Internet
Among the very first of the modern masked heroes was the Ghost
Who Walks, also known as the Phantom (whose adventures continue even
today). He's also one of the most popular, with a large
world-wide fan base; this site provides a wide-ranging reference
guide to both the character and the fandom.
Doctor Syn:
The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh
A good site devoted to one of the more obscure -- but highly
intriguing -- masked swashbuckler/heroes out of literary and movie
folklore. Like his better-known Californian counterpart, Zorro
(see below), Dr. Syn is wholly a character of fiction, but Syn is in
many ways a considerably more complicated character.
Robin Hood: Bold Outlaw
An excellent resource for those interested in the famous archer
of Sherwood Forest -- both the historical and legendary figure and
the many literary, cinematic, and television retellings of his
adventures.
Zorro
The official Web site for all things Zorro, operated by the
company holding the trademarks to the character, with material on
the numerous film, TV, and literary interpretations of the character
(including links to a new futuristic animated series now in
development).